Aboriginal Awareness Week - May 21-24, 2013

Who should celebrate Aboriginal Awareness Week? Everybody, that’s who.

Aboriginal Awareness Week is a chance for individuals, organizations and communities to learn about Aboriginal Peoples, to celebrate their rich and diverse cultures and traditions, and to show respect for their contributions to this country.

For non-Aboriginal people, Aboriginal Awareness week is a chance to move beyond the barriers of myths, misconceptions and stereotypes. 

For Aboriginal People, Aboriginal Awareness week is a chance to celebrate their very “Aboriginalness” and showcase to Canada the beauty and uniqueness that lies within the many nations.

How can you celebrate Aboriginal Awareness Week?

• Instigate a discussion on how to increase inclusiveness at the worksite;

• Rate your organization’s Aboriginal Awareness - send out a quiz with some true or false questions;

• Have a worksite panel discussion on myths and misconceptions regarding Aboriginal Peoples;

• Contact your local friendship centre and volunteer to help out at the next event;

• Attend a pow wow;

• Invite an Aboriginal leader from your community to speak at your worksite;

• Visit an Aboriginal owned art gallery;

• Encourage children to research the history of an Aboriginal community near you.

Let us know what you have planned to celebrate Aboriginal Awareness week. Send us your photos and a short descriptor and we will post them!

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Interested in learning more about Aboriginal Awareness? Consider taking one of our course!